News Analysis Commentary Encounter

WORDS OF WISDOM…

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  Peace is not the absence of war —but the tranquility of order and justice…
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  Seeking Christ: Acts of faith lead to happiness —not status and power…

  Miami Archbishop Wenski

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  Gospel not simply a message —and true joy is not of our own making…

  Cardinal Francis George

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  Pursuit of Happiness : Uniquely American —and the result of virtue…

  Cardinal Wuerl

PRAYER INTENTIONS…

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  Praying for Christians in Iraq —and for Western leaders…
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  Praying for those suffering from depression…
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  Praying for Ukraine and airliner victims…
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  Hobby Lobby & liberty: Prayer of thanksgiving for religious freedom…

SEASONAL HOMILIES OF SAINT JOHN PAUL II…

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  Jesus came to bear witness to the truth: So must you —in marriage, family and in politics…
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  Peacemakers: Marriage, family, state —in that order…
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  Hatred and vengeance or love your enemies? —You choose…
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  Jesus: “I was in prison and you visited me…”

POPE FRANCIS HOMILIES…

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  Say no to corruption and lawlessness —instead find the true treasure…
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  Pope Francis: Terrorism’s only purpose is to kill —bring perpetrators to justice…
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  Pope on immigration crisis—traveling to the U.S. a vain hope…

  Tuesday, July 15

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  Praying for peace in the Holy Land —listen to your fellow citizens…

  Sunday, July 13

INTERNATIONAL DESK…

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  European court: Gay marriage not a human right…
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  Colombian guerrillas become political parties —but it’s a good thing..
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  Pope meets Meriam Ibrahim: Thank you for your Christian witness and courage…
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  Islamist onslaught —Iraqi Church pleads for help…

THE CHURCHES…

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  Chaldean Patriarch: Don’t be fooled —ISIS terrorism danger extends to whole world…
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  Pope Francis to warring nations: “I ask you with all my heart, please stop…”
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  Pope Calls Mosul bishop to express support…

HEALTH AND SCIENCE…

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  Birth control in Africa: WHO Spreading HIV —because pregnancy is dangerous too!…
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  Scientific truth, academics, and the scramble for cash…
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  Global warming destroying the planet? —Penguin population at record high…

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY…

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  Peddling sex drugs during televised sporting events —traumatizing children?…
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  The political consequences of parenting —a foundation of virtue…
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  Abortion rights group at UN —battling for relevancy…

THE BUSINESS PAGES…

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  This isn’t 1974 —lift the oil export ban…
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  Latin America —in need of a Capitalist revolution…
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  GDP up? US oil production at record high —despite Obama’s hostility…

THE NATION…

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  Common Core takes a new hit in Ohio —repeal bill introduced…
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  Faith over atheism: Anti-9/11 cross case tossed by court…

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  IRS hiring atheists to monitor Christian sermons —What?…
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  France to accept refugees from Iraq —US sends advisors…

RECAPTURING REALITY!

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  Blacks to black leaders: “Please stop helping us…”

  Walter Williams

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  Meriam Ibrahim: Mission accomplished—religious freedom is the first freedom…
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  Phillip Seymour Hoffman: Burning too bright —by John LeCarre…

  John LeCarre

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  Iraqi Christians are raped, murdered and driven from their homes —where is the outrage?…

  Tim Stanley

PROTECTORS OF AMERICA…

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  James Shigeta, Korean War vet, actor, dies at 81…
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  Freedom paid for with genuine selflessness…
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  Air Force cycle team —ready for Iowa…